Description

‘They say life begins at 80...’ ‘I'm not 80. And whoever said that has never spent an afternoon in Poole.’ Thaw tells the story of Laura. At the peak of her life and at its end. As her mind unravels she is transported back to her most vivid memory. The house. The summer. Evelin. Spanning continents and generations, we witness a tale of humour and heart-break. Of nostalgia and regret. Of food, friendship and growing old indignantly.

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Gemma Jones
116 days ago

I've seen this play twice now which says a lot in itself. It had me sneakily blinking away tears by the end. The actors brought just the right amount of wit, charm and sincerity to their roles, bringing life to a very well-written script. I particularly loved how the character's words intertwined seamlessly as they shifted from past to present. The set was very intimate with a minimalist quality and was complimented with beautiful atmospheric music and lighting to close the performance. I could tell how much the actors cared for this production and equally for the subject matter.

I really hope this play continues to be workshopped and performed in the future as I really look forward to seeing how far it goes!

Elizabeth Brown
119 days ago

Pip
124 days ago

You can only be charmed by this thought provoking, touching and sensitive play about Laura now, slipping into dementia, being observed by her despairing son, and young Laura living through her most poignant moments with her friend Evelyn. Clever writing draws on those moments from the past that now play around in Laura’s mind in the present day, with real tenderness, humour and sadness. The acting was incredible all round! Absolutely loved it

Suzy
125 days ago

The resonant, intelligent and well crafted writing tackles the subject matter with humour and clarity. Directed with warmth and sensitivity and vision, the young actors respond magnificently - particularly the actress who plays the older character, which she does with truth, conviction and energy. Highly recommended.

Mandy
126 days ago

A very talented writer brings you Thaw, a story about how the past is part of the present (nice nods to Gatsby) and how much our memories can bring us pain and comfort. It was directed withcracking pace and economical movements that suited the small space. There were clever switches between time periods / places and music is used to make links. Acting was strong with a particularly impressive performance (and accent) from the young actress playing the old woman. The decision to suggest her age with word and gesture rather than falling into the amateur trap of heavy make up and old women cliches paid off.

Poignant, very funny and made you think. See it twice so you can savour the clever script.

Holly
126 days ago

Engaging and emotionally aware exploration of age and regrets. Truly charming in its approach to the very important subject of mental deterioration and how our decisions will haunt us in later years. And not half bad Yorkshire accents either. Go see it and support this budding talent

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FringeGuru
(4/5 stars)117 days ago

Laura is in a care home. Her son visits her regularly; sometimes he calls. Laura has dementia, and to us the audience, her condition makes her seem older than she really is. But in her head, she doesn't feel elderly; through her hazy memories one stands out, from a long...